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The Old Fortress
as seen from the spot of the Dionysios Solomos bust. |
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Here, a veiw of
the moat which is called "Contra Fossa". In the local dialect the denizens
say they will fall from Contra Fossa to indicate indignation or
hopelessness. |
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The peak of the
fortress as seen from the road, Polytechneiou Street. |
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The northern
section of the moat. It looks over the area Faliraki and towards the islet
Vido. The photo is shot from the bridge of the entrance. You can see two
anglers walking down below. |
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The north mouth
of the moat. The photo was taken from the area Faliraki. |
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And the nautical
association POIATH, as it is called. You can see some yachts there. |
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The south
section of the moat which looks toward the Garitsa Bay. |
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The entrance to
the Old Fortress with its bridge. Behind the entrance there is a museum, the
municipal library and other offices.. |
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The clock which
is exactly inside the entrance area. |
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Right after the
entrance on the right one can see some canons lying there neglected. |
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The peak of the
Old Fortress. Here there is a cross which is illuminated during Easter. |
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The lighthouse
on the peak and the church of St. George at the foot of the rock. |
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A view of the
whole church which is build in the Doric mode. Inside it is very basic but
also very spacious. |
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And this is the
north side of the Old Fortress as seen from the Faliraki area. Nice view
while having a glass of ouzo at the cafe there. |
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General view of
Corfu from the top of the Old Fortress. You can see the New Fortress in the
distance and the bell tower of Sait Spyridon on the right.
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